16 Extraordinary Multiracial AmericansRetail Price: $25.00 CBD Price: $22.50
( Expected to ship on or about 08/29/15. )More people are multiracial now than ever before. Learn the inspiring life stories of 16 Americans of mixed ethnic backgrounds who have influenced their fields, including Barack Obama, Norah Jones, Naomi Shihab Nye, Apolo Anton Ohno, Earl Woods, Dwayne Johnson, and others. M ini-biographies are followed by "Remembering the Facts" comprehension questions, "Understanding the Story" higher-level thinking, "Getting the Main Idea" discussion questions and "Applying What You've Learned" connection questions. The back of the book includes a list of key vocabulary words from each biography, and additional activity ideas. Answer key included. 137 reproducible pages, softcover.

16 Extraordinary Americans with DisabilitiesRetail Price: $25.00 CBD Price: $22.50
( Expected to ship on or about 08/29/15. )A new kind of reader, students will be engaged by short profiles on 16 amazing people, each of which includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography. While reading, students will also come to understand the profound impact each person has had on America's past and present. 16 Extraordinary Americans with Disabilities will introduce students to 16 key figures who have made a difference despite their disabilities. 148 reproducible pages, softcover. Grades 6-12, readability 4+. Revised edition.

Mini-biographies feature:

Laura Bridgman, Teacher

John Wesley Powell, Explorer

Washington Roebling, Engineer

Walt Disney, Cartoonist

Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States

Ray Charles, Musician

Katharine Hathaway, Writer

Glenn Cunningham, Runner

Roy Campanella, Baseball Catcher

Cher, Singer and Actress

Temple Grandin, Scientist and Inventor

Whoopi Goldberg, Comedian and Actress

Mark Wellman, Mountain Climber

16 More Extraordinary African AmericansNancy LobbRetail Price: $25.00 CBD Price: $22.50
( Expected to ship on or about 08/29/15. )A new kind of reader, students will be engaged by short profiles on 16 amazing people, each of which includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography. While reading, students will also come to understand the profound impact each person has had on America's past and present. 16 More Extraordinary African-Americans will introduce students to 16 additional key African-American figures wjp showcase examples of success and overcoming challenges. 156 reproducible pages, softcover. Revised Edition. Grades 6-12, readability 4+.

Mini-biographies feature:

Langston Hughes, poet

Jesse Owens, athlete

Benjamin Davis, Tuskegee airman

Fannie Lou Hamer, voter registration activist

Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader

Alex Haley, author

Muhammad Ali, boxer

Faith Ringgold, artist

Alice Walker, author

Gladys Knight, singer

Bernice Reagon, historian

Colin Powell, statesman/soldier

Ben Carson, physician

Morgan Freeman, actor

Geoffrey Canada, social activist

Ruth Simmons, university president

16 Extraordinary Asian AmericansRetail Price: $25.00 CBD Price: $22.50
( Expected to ship on or about 08/29/15. )A new kind of reader, students will be engaged by short profiles on 16 amazing people, each of which includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography. While reading, students will also come to understand the profound impact each person has had on America's past and present. 16 Extraordinary Asian-Americans will introduce students to 16 key people who have influenced politics, fashion, music, sports, and other fields! 130 reproducible pages, softcover. Revised Edition. Grades 9-12, readability 4+.

Mini-biographies feature:

Daniel K. Inouye, United States Senator

Maxine Hong Kingston, Author

I.M.Pei, Architect

Maya Lin, Sculptor

An Wang, Inventor

Seiji Ozawa, Symphony Conductor

Kristi Yamaguchi, Figure Skater

Yo-Yo Ma, Cellist

David Ho, Physician and AIDS Reseacher

Wendy Lee Gramm, Economist

Ellison Onizuka, Astronaut

Carlos Bulosan, Poet and Writer

Jose Aruego, Illustrator

Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor

Amy Tan, Author

Vera Wang, Fashion Designer

16 Extraordinary Native AmericansRetail Price: $25.00 CBD Price: $22.50
( Usually ships in 24-48 hours. )A new kind of reader, students will be engaged by short profiles on 16 amazing people, each of which includes background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography. While reading, students will also come to understand the profound impact each person has had on America's past and present. 16 Extraordinary Native-Americans will introduce students to 16 key people who have changed the course of American history and culture. 144 reproducible pages, softcover. Revised Edition. Grades 9-12, readability 4+.

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